Role: IT Security Analyst

Location - Herndon, VA [hybrid; Tue-Thurs in office]

Job Type: Contract, W2 only****

Duration - 1+ years

Job ID 82356

Job Summary: The main function of an IT Security Analyst is to plan, coordinate, and implement security measures for information systems to regulate access to computer data files and prevent unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure of information. A typical IT Security Analyst is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing security measures to safeguard the computer database.

Job Responsibilities:

• Identify security issues and risks and develop mitigation plans .
• Architect, design, implement, support, and evaluate security-focused tools and services including project leadership roles.
• Develop and interpret security policies and procedures.
• Participate in security compliance efforts. Develop and deliver training materials and perform general security awareness and specific security technology training.
• Evaluate and recommend new and emerging security products and technologies.

MUST HAVES:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite products—Azure RBAC, Microsoft Security Copilot, Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Priva, Microsoft Intune
• Strong experience and detailed technical knowledge in security engineering, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, and application security.
• Consistent implementation of security solutions.
• Experience in infrastructure or application-level vulnerability testing and auditing.
• Department of Defense, Federal Government, and/or Intelligence Community project experience preferred.
• ***All applicants must be eligible to obtain a security clearance as required by the nature of the position and associated national security obligations.